One very strange experience at the Grove... and a few other odd feelings at other cemeteries. I'm very used to being places at night - and am not the kind of person to get 'scared' or creepy feelings at a location, day or night. I have had several feelings of not being alone at a few cemeteries when I knew I was absolutely alone.
There was a local cemetery that was 'unloved' when I was in high school, and now, its very well maintained. You can see the effort that has gone into replacing tipped markers, etc. You kind of have to disregard your 'unbalanced' feeling when you visit this place as the ground is completely uneven, and the stones seem to point in every direction giving you somewhat of a 'Funhouse' effect as you walk around the location. Particularly at night. However, it still has many stories... mists, shadow figures, etc. I have been there many, many times - and even HAD a Geocache at the back of the location. I one time was there, checking the cache out - someone had dropped a coin in it I wanted to log. It was dusk, still plenty of sunlight. On my way BACK from checking the cache, I had an overwhelming feeling of being followed. This is a very safe area, and I wasn't 'afraid' but I felt how you would feel if you had someone walking behind you on an empty street. No one in the cemetery, and I would have clearly heard someone moving through the thick wooded areas alongside the cemetery.
So.. it was very strange. I got back to my car, and just sat there a moment. I usually absolutely trust my gut, as Im not one to overreact, or startle easily. (My only fearful time caching was when I had several coyotes trailing me down a trail - on all sides! I was a little shaken then!)
So - this is an interesting discussion! Hope to see what anyone else has to say!
